5:30 AM PST, February 11, 2011
'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' is poised to conquer the box office! In the spirit of Bieber Fever, we've collected a gallery of 10 memorable concert films, from fellow teen idols Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers to rock legends such as Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.
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'Woodstock' (1970)
Warner Bros.
The zeitgeist of 1969's historic Woodstock event is captured in this three-hour concert film. The movie offers an intimate look at both the memorable and forgettable moments that took place during the three-day event held in upstate New York, complete with drugs (and bad acid trips), a torrential downpour, mud sliding, nakedness and stampedes. Featuring performances by Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Santana, 'Woodstock' offers an in-depth look at the musical event that defined the 1960s.
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'Gimme Shelter' (1970)
20th Century Fox
A free concert held by The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane and other popular bands at Altamont, CA in December 1969 goes horribly wrong when fights break out and one of the Hells Angels, hired to provide security, stabs a concertgoer to death at the base of the stage. The documentary goes behind the scenes as Mick Jagger and the Stones recount what really happened that night at the end of the band's 1969 tour.
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'The Song Remains the Same' (1976)
Warner Bros.
Led Zeppelin's ultimate concert movie takes fans behind-the-scenes of a three-night gig at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1973. Interspersed with the personal fantasies of each band member and at-home features of the band's non-musical pursuits, 'The Song Remains the Same' features such tunes as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Black Dog" and takes its audience into the world of one of rock's most legendary bands.
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'The Last Waltz' (1978)
United Artists
After 16 years on the road, The Band takes the stage for the last time on Thanksgiving Day 1976 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Directed by Martin Scorsese, 'The Last Waltz' focuses on what life was like on the road for The Band as they are joined on-stage by other musical such artists as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and more.
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'Stop Making Sense' (1984)
Vivendi Entertainment
Jonathan Demme's groundbreaking concert film documents the best of three December 1983 Talking Heads concerts at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Focusing solely on what is happening on stage, the set is built around lead singer David Byrne as he is joined by his bandmates one song at a time. It's not until the end of the film that you see just how many fans have filled the arena and are up on their feet singing along with the band. Songs include "Psycho Killer," "Burning Down the House" and "Swamp."
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'Fade to Black' (2004)
Paramount Pictures
This documentary captures record-breaking hip-hop artist Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003, which was meant to be his final live performance. This film also chronicles the career of the famed musician from his background, all the way to the release of his record, The Black Album, and includes guest performances by Beyonce, Missy Elliot, R. Kelly and Mary J. Blige.
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'Awesome, I... Shot That!' (2006)
THINKfilm
The Beastie Boys allowed their fans to do the filming as they handed out 50 hand-held cameras during their October 2004 performance at Madison Square Garden. In this unique concert experience, viewers are able to experience this famous musical event from all angles, and are even invited backstage for some behind-the-scenes footage and pre- and post-show memories. Songs on the set list include "Intergalactic" and "Hello Brooklyn."
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'Michael Jackson's This Is It' (2009)
Columbia Pictures
'This Is It' provides a never-before-seen, intimate look at the last few weeks of music legend Michael Jackson as he prepares for his series of sold-out comeback concerts in London. The film is a compilation of auditions, rehearsals, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews as the cast and crew recall the events leading up to the tragic and unexpected end to the King of Pop's life and career.
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'Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert' (2008)
Walt Disney Pictures
Fans are invited for a 3D look into the pop princess' 2007 54-city concert tour as Miley delivers performances as both herself and her famous Disney channel alter-ego, Hannah Montana. Joined onstage by other Disney sensations the Jonas Brothers, the film not only provides tween diehards with a larger-than-life concert experience, but allows the cameras backstage to see what really goes into having the "best of both worlds."
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'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience' (2009)
Walt Disney
Following in the footsteps of fellow Disney sensation and pal Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers take their fans into a 3D look at their "Burnin' Up" concert tour, complete with off-the-wall segments, never-before-heard songs and behind-the-scenes footage of what life's like for the teen sensation siblings. The film also includes guest performances by fan-pleasers Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift.
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'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never'
Paramount Pictures
'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' is poised to conquer the box office on February 11. In the spirit of Bieber Fever, we've collected a gallery of 10 memorable concert films, from fellow teen idols Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers to rock legends such as Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.